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Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
What was supposed to be a fun day at the Hermon A. MacNeil Park waterfront turned terrifying.
City Parks Patrol reported a water rescue at Hermon A. MacNeil Park in College Point, Queens, just before noon. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police are investigating a shooting in College Point Park in Queens. Investigators say a bullet grazed a woman's face late Friday night.
The victim told police the suspects stole his gun before taking off in his luxury car in Queens.
Police are looking for more than a dozen teens accused of robbing and stabbing a 15-year-old boy in Queens over a pair of sneakers. The high schooler was rushed to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A Queens family says they struggled for months to get help after their car was rear-ended, even though they have insurance. Desperate for a fix, they turned to CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi, who got results and has a warning for everyone on the road.
A neighboring family member says he called police because he saw fireworks shooting into his backyard in South Ozone Park.
Those fireworks were caught on surveillance video - at one point they flew right into a family's home. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
NYPD officers saved a choking baby earlier this month in Corona, Queens, and it was all caught on body camera.
A relative who lives next door said he called the police because people were setting off fireworks in the street, and some had landed in his backyard. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Police sources tell CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler the fire may be related to Diwali fireworks in the area.
Mayor Eric Adams is out with a new plan to upgrade infrastructure and build new homes in Brooklyn and Queens.
Police said a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside the Sweets of NY nightclub in Jamaica. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A man caught on fire at an e-bike store in Queens on Friday evening. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
A man from Georgia has been arrested in connection to a string of New York City rape cases from the 1990s.
As we mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honoring the diverse Hispanic communities that call our area home. At one school in Queens, students are sharing their cultural pride with a day of dance, food, singing and storytelling. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Police are looking for a man wanted in a string of daytime burglaries in Queens.
The suspect accused of killing a Queens couple in their own home and setting it on fire pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
The quinceañera tradition started centuries ago in Latin America. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Nineteen people were hurt when two MTA buses crashed in Flushing, Queens Monday morning.
The mayor is asking the Landmarks Preservation Commission to hold a public hearing to make the statues public landmarks, which means they can't be torn down.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
The Rockies benefited big from a robot umpire call reversal in their 3-1 win over the Mets on Sunday in the opener of a doubleheader.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rockies benefited big from a robot umpire call reversal in their 3-1 win over the Mets on Sunday in the opener of a doubleheader.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the last week of April will feature rain here and there, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the upper 60s.
Rep. Jerry Nadler and other lawmakers and advocates gathered at the transportation hub on Sunday and said they have been left in the dark about the renovations, including the full cost and the selection of a developer. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
They are preparing for a busy summer in the Tri-State Area, with the World Cup and the nation's 250th birthday celebration. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A jury found Guy Rivera guilty of aggravated manslaughter earlier this month, while acquitting him of murder. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Jay Bryant is scheduled to appear in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday afternoon. Two other men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., have already been found guilty. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
